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Hawaiian Mythology

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Hawaiian Mythology

About Book:

This is Martha Beckwith's monumental study of Hawaiian mythology. Beckwith utilized numerous texts which are today rare or hard to obtain to construct this study. She gives all available variants of each myth or legend, including versions from other Pacific islands including Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa and others. This is primarily a critical edition of the key Hawaiian myths, and Beckwith largely does not attempt to interpret the texts, rather to examine both variant narratives and core folklore motifs. The book covers every significant theme in Hawaiian mythology, from the origin myths of the Hawaiian gods and goddesses, to more recent legends of star-crossed lovers. She also covers such topics as Kahunas (sorcerors) and Menehunes (fairies).

About Author:

Martha Warren Beckwith (January 19, 1871 â€“ January 28, 1959) was an American folklorist, ethnographer, and English teacher. She was born in Wellesley Heights, Massachusetts.
Country USA
Author Martha Beckwith
Binding Kindle Edition
Edition 1
Format Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
NumberOfPages 532
PublicationDate 2012-09-15
ReleaseDate 2012-09-15

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